25. In which "X-wing" novel did Lara Notsil sabotage Zsinj's flagship with just the help of her R5, Tonin?
From Quiz Which "X-wing" Novel Was It?
Answer:
Solo Command
The seventh novel in the "X-wing" series, "Solo Command", was written by Aaron Allston.
Lara Notsil began life as Gara Petothel, and was a former Imperial Intelligence officer. She joined the Wraiths with the intention of sabotaging them, but came around to appreciate her new squadron more than her life with the Empire.
In "Solo Command", Face found out about Lara's identity, and confronted her about it. Myn Donos, in a fit of rage, tried to kill her, so she fled. She made her way to Zsinj and offered to help him. Zsinj took her in and even let her continue to be a pilot. Secretly, on her own, she actually began sabotaging the Iron Fist so the New Republic could destroy it.
During the Battle of Selaggis, Lara escaped from the Iron Fist, freeing a large number of non-human test subjects in the process, and managed to fly with the Wraiths one last time. She faked her death so the New Republic would not come looking for her; she would be tried and executed for treason, regardless of her other actions. Lara, as Kirney Slane, sent a final message to Myn Donos. She began a shuttle company, and the two started a relationship on Corellia.